CAN BABIES HAVE GREEK YOGURT?

Greek Yogurt

Babies can have Greek yogurt and any other type of yogurt as soon as 6 months old. Some pediatricians will recommend waiting until your little one turns 8 months before introducing yogurt.
Greek yogurt is one of the best types of yogurt you can give to your baby, especially if you get it from an organic source. If your baby is allergic to milk, you might want to consider dairy-free yogurt.



HOW ABOUT DAIRY-FREE YOGURT?

Dairy free


Luckily, nowadays, you can find plenty of dairy-free yogurts to purchase. When you choose a dairy-free yogurt, you can consider oat-based yogurt, soy-based yogurt, or even almond-based yogurt and coconut yogurt. There is a multitude of options, but what truly matters when you choose the yogurt is the list of ingredients. You want to choose a dairy-free yogurt that is low in sugar or even unsweetened. Sugar is not a necessity for your baby, and you can always replace it with a healthy option such as bananas or other fruits. Also, choose a yogurt that has little additives, and it is made of natural ingredients. As far as taste goes, dairy-free yogurts can be delicious. You will not even be able to tell the difference in some cases, and neither will your baby. You can combine them with fruits and cereal just the way you want and spoil your baby with some delicious meals. The only downside of plant-based yogurts is that they are lower in protein compared to traditional yogurt. This happens because they are made of plants or cereal that are not the most abundant source of protein on the market.
However, you can supplement this by adding protein to other meals of your baby.